高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解基础练习41.doc

四川泸县2017高考英语阅读理解一轮基础练习【2016模拟题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 (2015辽宁省重点中学协作体三模)Most artists have a favorite material they like to work with.For 28yearold Kristen Alice, it happens to be garbage.The ecofriendly designer uses her incredible talent to transform garbage like empty drink bottles and candy wrappers into charming dresses that sell for thousands of dollars.Kristen says the idea came to her after she saw how much waste she and her three college roommates generated on a daily basis.The Fine Arts student began to dream about transforming the deserted bags and packages into beautiful garments.Her first dress made from plastic bags and rolled magazines was strange, fun and even charming.However, she only made it to test her creativity.The young designer did not consider starting a commercial venture(企业)until she spent a week working at Couture Fashion Week in New York City.There she observed the excitement generated by new and vintage(复古的)looks and decided to see if her unusual idea would result in as much enthusiasm.She began by creating a line of 12 garbageinspired dresses.They were a huge success.Today her company that has offices in Palm Beach, Florida and New York City, produces a wide variety of dresses ranging from cocktail dresses to ball gowns (礼服)Kristen, of course, doesnt search garbage cans for her material anymore.Instead, she seeks it from companies that have produced more than they need and are planning to throw away the extras.However, if you think the garbageinspired dresses come cheap, think again.The price for readymade creations retails(零售)from $500 to $1,500.Though that may appear expensive, the designer says she has no shortage of customers.In fact she now even has garbageinspired clothing for men that includes jackets, ties, trousers and even board shorts! While most of the clothes are strong enough to resist multiple wears, whether they can be cleaned is a little unclear.文章大意：这是一篇新闻报道类文章。作者主要介绍了时装设计者Kristen将垃圾作为服装的材料并取得的巨大成功。1What made Kristen think of using trash as her favorite material?AHer poor living conditions at college.BThe education from her parents not to waste anything useful.CHer roommates advice of using garbage to replace ordinary material.DHer consciousness of environmental protection and trained eyes.答案：D推理判断题。根据文章第二段的Kristen says the idea came to her after she saw how much waste she and her three college roommates generated on a daily basis可知是她的环境保护意识和有教养的眼光使她想起将垃圾作为她最喜欢的制作衣服的材料。故选D。2Kristen decided to start a commercial venture because _.Ashe just wanted to test her creativityBshe was inspired by the enthusiasm caused by new and vintage dressesCshe was driven by the huge profits brought by new fashionDshe found there were no uniquelooking but affordable clothes in New York答案：B细节理解题。根据题干关键词start a commercial venture找到文章对应段落就是第四段，根据该段的第一、二句话The young designer did not consider starting a commercial venture(企业)until she spent a week working at Couture Fashion Week in New York City.There she observed the excitement generated by new and vintage(复古的)looks and decided to see if her unusual idea would result in as much enthusiasm中的关键词enthusiasm和excitement以及new and vintage(复古的)looks可知选B。3The last two paragraphs are mainly about _.Athe success of Kristens careerBthe advantages and disadvantages of the garbageinspired clothingCwhat clothing Kristen mainly designedDwhere Kristen got garbage for her clothing答案：A主旨大意题。通读文章最后两段，并根据第四段的最后一句话They were a huge success这是Kristen开始成功，接下来最后两段就主要叙述了她取得的职业生涯的一系列成功。故选A。4What is the best title of the passage?ANew Use of GarbageBA New Trend of FashionCA Talented and Ambitious Fashion DesignerDTransforming Trash into Wonderful Garments答案：D细节理解题。New Use of Garbage垃圾的新用途；A New Trend of Fashion时装新潮流；A Talented and Ambitious Fashion Designer有天赋的且有雄心的时装设计者；Transforming Trash into Wonderful Garments将垃圾转换成美妙的服装。通读全文，特别是根据文章的最后一段可知Krsiten将人类的这个梦想转变成现实，让垃圾成为美妙的服装。故选D。社会文化（阅读理解）由 (2013四川绵阳高三第二次诊断性考试)改编A father in Wuhan,nicknamed “Eagle Dad” for his controversial parenting style,has dismissed criticsclaims that he pushes his 4-year-old son too hard.Police officer Wang Shaoyan came under the spotlight this month after his child took part in an 18-kilometer race in the Hubei provincial capital.Some parents attacked his methods of extreme physical training,while others reacted strongly to his admission that he regularly exposes the youngster to cold showers.“I just want my son to reach his full potential,” Wang said,adding that 4-year-old son not only runs 3 km every day he also takes cold showers from time to time to strengthen his bodys resistance and will power.“He has never taken any sick leave from kindergarten,” he said proudly.However,some parents find his methods too extreme.“Im not sure a 4-year-old is prepared for such intense training,” said Zhang Ruxia a woman who gave birth to two boys in October in Tianjin.“You can have good intentions to train your child at an early age but you also have to consider whether he can take it.” Wang responded by saying children are too young to make decisions,and it is up to parents to lead them on the right path.“I read many materials before and the whole process is step-by-step without pushing or imposing on my son,” Wang said.The father said he was not acting rashly but following a scientific way of education.He said the doubts about his methods reflect the declining standards of modern education.“Many people in Japan give their children cold showers too,and no one is fussing about it,”he said.The traditional way of education applied by most of his peers might not necessarily help bring the best out of a child he said.Wang said in addition to the physical training,he has also laid out a detailed and particular program to strengthen the intelligence of the child.“I have hired some university students to expand his knowledge in natural science,while playing the video for English-language teaching as well,” he said.1.For what reason was Wang made known to the public?()A.He employed some college students to teach his son.B.He made his kid take a long distance race.C.He exposed his 4-year-old to cold showers.D.He forced his youngster to run 3 km every day.2.Which statement is supported by the parents who hold the opposite opinion?()A.Extreme physical training can explore childrens full potential.B.Taking cold showers regularly is beneficial for childrens development.C.Its up to parents to lead children on the right path.D.The way to educate children should agree with their age.3.What does the phrase “fussing about” probably mean in the 7th paragraph?()A.Minding about.B.Paying attention to.C.Laughing at.D.Talking about.4.In Eagle Dads opinion,his extreme parenting was questioned because .A.he didnt take it step by step in a scientific wayB.the highly tense workout was misunderstoodC.modern education is not challenging enoughD.some parents were jealous of his success语篇解读:“鹰爸”教育孩子的方法挑战了中国传统的教育方式,在社会上引起广泛争议,面对人们的质疑,听听鹰爸是怎么说的吧!答案及剖析:1.B细节理解题。由第二段的.came under the spotlight this month after his child took part in an 18-kilometer race.可知,鹰爸引起人们的关注是因为让自己仅四岁的孩子参加长达18千米的赛跑,故选B项。2.D推理判断题。由第五段引用的张如霞所说的话可知D项正确。由第三段的描述和第五段的最后一句话可知A、B、C三项均为鹰爸的观点。3.D词义猜测题。上文提到鹰爸让儿子洗冷水浴引起了很多人的非议,而他认为这种情况在日本司空见惯,没有人会对此事大加谈论,故选D项。4.C推理判断题。由倒数第三段的最后一句话He said the doubts about his methods reflect the declining standards of modern education可知,鹰爸认为人们质疑他的教育方法反映了现在教育水平的下降,即现在教育没有足够的挑战,故选C项。【疑难词汇解读】1.dismiss v.解雇,解散;驳回He was dismissed for his casual attitude to his work.因为工作态度不认真他被解雇了。2.lay out 设计,安排They showed us how to lay out a printed page.他们给我们展示了怎样安排版面。【长难句子分析】Wang主语 said谓语 in addition to the physical training状语,he has also laid out a detailed and particular program宾语从句 to strengthen the intelligence of the child.目的状语王说除了体能训练外,他还设计了详细而特别的项目以加强孩子的智力水平。2016高考英语阅读理解（社会生活、说理议论）【2016全国新课标III】CIf you are a fruit groweror would like to become onetake advantage of Apple Day to see whats around. Its called Apple Day but in practice its more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but sinceit has caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain. Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesnt taste of anything special, its still worth a try, as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cats Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else. There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but youll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so its a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for it. At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games. Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园).If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Faversham in Kent.8.What can people do at the apple events? A. Attend experts lectures. B. Visit fruit-loving families. C. Plant fruit trees in an orchard. D. Taste many kinds of app